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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.53, 33,985.98 and 14,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.53, 33,985.98 and 14,560.86 is: 20,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.53 : 33,985.98 = 14,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.53/33,985.98 = 14,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.53x = 33,985.98 × 14,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.53x = 494,865,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,865,224.19/24,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.80

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